Dallas Mavericks: Odds, how to watch, and more for game 37 vs. Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks host the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 8. Here is a glimpse at everything fans need to know before enjoying the game.

The Dallas Mavericks have played three of their current six-game homestand. They won two including a win over the Bulls on Monday night behind a 38-point triple-double from Luka Doncic.

The Mavs host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. It is the second matchup between the two teams this season. The Mavericks went to Denver and defeated the Nuggets on Oct. 29. Doncic was held in check, but the team pulled off an impressive win.

Here is a peek at everything fans need to know about their second meeting.

Start Time

Wednesday’s contest begins at 7:30 p.m. ET or 6:30 local time in Dallas.

How to watch

The game will air on ESPN. Dallas residents can still watch on Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas. In the Nuggets market, the game airs on Altitude.

Watch online

Watch ESPN is the place to stream Wednesday’s contest. Local supporters can still get the action on Fox Sports Go.

Odds

Injury update

The Mavericks’ game notes have Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and Ryan Broekhoff (leg) ruled out for the game. They are the only two players on their injury report.

The NBA official injury report lists  Bol Bol (foot) and Will Barton (personal) as out. Paul Millsap is probable with a knee contusion. Those are the Nuggets only men on the report.

Be sure to check the news closer to tip for any late updates.

Storyline to follow: Nuggets solving Luka?

Luka Doncic has played 32 games so far this season. He has scored 20 points in all but three of those. In one, he was injured less than two minutes into the game and never returned. The Lakers held him to 19 points on Dec. 29. The only other time he scored under 20 was Oct. 29 against the Nuggets. He had just 12 points in that game.

It furthered a trend. Luka has struggled in his three games against Denver. He averages 19.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 8.7 assists. Doncic is shooting 36.0 percent from the field, 21.7 percent on his 3-pointers, and 66.7 percent from the foul line.

Are the Nuggets the only team that can slow down Luka? Wednesday’s game is another opportunity for them to prove that is the case. It is worth watching.

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